The true story of the 1899 shipwreck of the "Scotsman" : at Belle Isle between Newfoundland and Labrador / Paul Langan.
TITLE:
The true story of the 1899 shipwreck of the "Scotsman" : at Belle Isle between Newfoundland and Labrador / Paul Langan.
By:
Publication Date:
2022
Publication Information:
[N.L.] : Brentunes Publishing,
Physical Description:
71 p. : ill., map.
Summary:
The “Scotsman” ocean liner slammed into Belle Isle off the northern coast of Newfoundland, September 22nd, 1899 leaving 14 dead. This tragic event turned even more devastating as firemen on the crew, hired on as “scabs” in England, began a drunken rampage and robbed passengers of their belongings. Stranded in the harsh climate of Belle Isle, men, women and children fought to survive. This harrowing tale is classic in Canadian maritime history.
Language:
English
ISBN:
9781998829002
